Questions and Answers
Who were the organizers of the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMP AP)?
What was created by an Act of Congress initiated by NAMP AP?
Which ordinance was enacted in consultation with NAMP AP regarding plumbing?
Under which government department was the practice of plumbing placed in Manila?
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What significant action did NAMP AP initiate for the regulation of master plumbing in the Philippines?
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What significant development in plumbing occurred in the Philippines at the turn of the 20th century?
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Who was the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection in the Philippines?
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Which epidemic prompted the Governor General to issue a letter on proper waste disposal?
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What was the main influence on plumbing installations in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period?
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Who were the 'ilustrados' in the context of plumbing history in the Philippines?
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What major influence did American soldiers and engineers have on the plumbing profession in the Philippines?
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Which year marked the formal acknowledgment of plumbing as a trade in the Philippines?
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What was one of the first communities to serve as a model for plumbing practices in the Philippines?
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Study Notes
Historical Overview of Plumbing in the Philippines
- Plumbing profession in the Philippines originated in the 17th century with the establishment of Intramuros by the Spaniards.
- Friar Engineers implemented European plumbing standards in government and residential structures.
- In the 18th and 19th centuries, Filipino plumbers were responsible for maintaining and remodeling plumbing systems in towns, including churches and government buildings.
- Recognized plumbers served as consultants for the "ilustrados," the elite class, guiding plumbing work in villas and mansions.
20th Century Developments
- The arrival of American soldiers and engineers at the turn of the 20th century significantly advanced plumbing practices due to a focus on public health amid epidemics such as cholera and leprosy.
- Governor General Harrison promoted proper waste disposal methods in municipalities to combat public health crises.
- In 1902, the plumbing trade was officially recognized by the Philippine government, with Manila as a model community for plumbing standards.
Establishment of Regulations
- John F. Hass became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection in Manila.
- A plumbing code based on the U.S. Plumbing Code was integrated into Manila’s Building Code through efforts by Filipino Master Plumbers.
- In 1935, the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) was established and registered, consisting of key figures in plumbing.
Legislative and Institutional Framework
- The creation of the Department of Public Services in Manila was initiated by NAMPAP’s advocacy through an Act of Congress.
- City Ordinance 2411 established the "Plumbing Code for the City of Manila" with guidance from NAMPAP.
- The practice of plumbing became regulated under the Department of Public Services in Manila, leading to the adoption of the Plumbing Code by other cities and municipalities in the Philippines.
- NAMPAP played a crucial role in enacting legislation that regulated the practice of master plumbing across the country.
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Explore the origins of the plumbing profession in the Philippines, tracing back to the 17th century with the establishment of Intramuros by the Spaniards. Learn how Friar Engineers integrated European plumbing standards into their work and the roles of Filipino plumbers through the 18th and 19th centuries.
